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Legacies of Romanticism
Carmen Casaliggi · 2012
72/100
👍 Worth It
For literary scholars tracing how Romantic ideas moved through Victorianism, Modernism, and postcolonial literature, this collection fills a genuine gap — being the first survey to span both centuries is a real distinction. Essay-collection unevenness is the predictable drawback, and the academic pricing and specialized prose make this a non-starter for general readers. Within its intended audience it is a solid and potentially landmark reference.
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